Meaning Of The Word Backcross

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What's The Definition Of Backcross?

backcross in American English
an instance or result of such a breeding
to cross, or breed (a hybrid) with one of its parents or with a genetic equivalent to such a parent
noun: an instance of such crossing
transitive verb: to cross (a hybrid of the first generation) with either of its parents

backcross in British English
noun: the offspring so produced
verb: to mate (a hybrid of the first generation) with one of its parents

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